This ancient stone mortar was collected in the Western Highlands of New Guinea in the 1970's. The mortar has a deep dish and would have been used to grind seeds and nuts and also prepare pigments for ceremonies etc. It measures 23cm x 20cm x 15cm and weighs 8.5kgs. The item "Large Old Stone Mortar Papua New Guinea Highlands" is in sale since Wednesday, November 20, 2019.
This item is in the category "Antiques\Ethnographic\Pacific Islands & Oceania". The seller is "dingoblood" and is located in Montville.This item can be shipped worldwide.